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St. Louis County Sheriff's Office News Release

Sheriff's Office • 100 North Fifth Avenue West • Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 726-2340 • www.stlouiscountymn.gov

Gordon Ramsay
Sheriff

Incident Date:

July 17th, 2023

Incident Time:  8:20 P.M.

Incident location: Field Township approximately 6 miles North of Cook, Mn. 

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Incident Summary: On July 17th, 2023 at approximately 8:20 P.M. Saint Louis County Sheriff's deputies along with the Cook Fire department responded to a Canadian National Train derailment that occurred in Field township approximately 6 miles north of Cook, Mn. 

A total of 9 rail cars derailed with 4 remaining upright and 5 on their side.  2 of the rail cars contained hazardous material in the form of Liquefied petroleum gas-(Propane and Butane). 

No leaks or spills were observed.  

The location of this incident is in a rural/non residential area and the public is not in danger. 

Saint Louis County Emergency Management is on scene assisting with this incident. 

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Authority: Sgt. Kevin Friebe

Date:     July 18th, 2023                              Time: 12:30 A.M. 

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